West Melbourne, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
27,643 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$341,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,621 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brevard County
5
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brevard County
5
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 60
Feb 2 0 62
Mar 4 0 66
Apr 2 0 70
May 2 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 81
Oct 2 0 75
Nov 2 0 68
Dec 2 0 62

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, FL State Senate District 19, FL State House District 33, FL
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Schools

Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Florida Institute of Technology
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Holmes Regional Medical Center
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Palm Bay Hospital
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Melbourne International Airport
4 miles, NE • 1 star
Orlando International Airport
48 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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